Sunday, March 22, 2015

Slower Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

-4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 3 inch pieces      
-3 potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
-1 onion, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces     
-4 cups water
-1, 4 pound corned beef brisket with spice packet
-1/4 head of cabbage, coarsely chopped or sliced
                                         
Place the carrots, potatoes, and onion into the bottom of a slow cooker, pour in the water, and place the brisket on top of the vegetables.  Sprinkle on the spices from the packet, cover, and set the cooker on High.  Cook the brisket for about 8 hours. An hour before serving, stir in the cabbage and cook for 1 more hour.  Serve with rye bread, swiss cheese, and mustard.